Brian Johnson, right, hugs his aunt Karen DePaoli following the Ridgefield High School graduation at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus on Friday, June 22, 2012.

Brian Johnson, right, hugs his aunt Karen DePaoli following the Ridgefield High School graduation at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus on Friday, June 22, 2012.

Superintendent of Ridgefield Schools Deborah Low speaks during the Ridgefield High School graduation at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus on Friday, June 22, 2012.

Superintendent of Ridgefield Schools Deborah Low speaks during the Ridgefield High School graduation at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus on Friday, June 22, 2012.

William Arnold speaks during the Ridgefield High School graduation at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus on Friday, June 22, 2012. Arnold was invited to speak from the Class of 2012. less

William Arnold speaks during the Ridgefield High School graduation at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus on Friday, June 22, 2012. Arnold was invited to speak from the ... more

Retiring Principal Jeffrey Jaslow, left, and other school officials wait to process in during the Ridgefield High School graduation at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus on Friday, June 22, 2012. less

Retiring Principal Jeffrey Jaslow, left, and other school officials wait to process in during the Ridgefield High School graduation at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside ... more

Jenna Jones, center, greets her grandparents, Brian Klepinger and Cyndy Klepinger, following the Ridgefield High School graduation at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus on Friday, June 22, 2012. less

Jenna Jones, center, greets her grandparents, Brian Klepinger and Cyndy Klepinger, following the Ridgefield High School graduation at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus ... more

Chairman of the Ridgefield Board of Education Austin Drukker speaks during the Ridgefield High School graduation at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus on Friday, June 22, 2012. less

Chairman of the Ridgefield Board of Education Austin Drukker speaks during the Ridgefield High School graduation at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus on Friday, June ... more

Kelly Aaronson reacts to the remarks of Principal Jeffrey Jaslow during the Ridgefield High School graduation at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus on Friday, June 22, 2012. less

Kelly Aaronson reacts to the remarks of Principal Jeffrey Jaslow during the Ridgefield High School graduation at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus on Friday, June 22, ... more

Alex Abrahams waits in line before the graduates process in during the Ridgefield High School graduation at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus on Friday, June 22, 2012.

Alex Abrahams waits in line before the graduates process in during the Ridgefield High School graduation at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus on Friday, June 22, 2012.

Terrence Shay plays the bag pipes during the bag pipe processional at the Ridgefield High School graduation at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus on Friday, June 22, 2012. less

Terrence Shay plays the bag pipes during the bag pipe processional at the Ridgefield High School graduation at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus on Friday, June 22, ... more

Becca Maher, center, and other graduates from the Class of 2012 toss their caps in the air during the Ridgefield High School graduation at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus on Friday, June 22, 2012. less

Becca Maher, center, and other graduates from the Class of 2012 toss their caps in the air during the Ridgefield High School graduation at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside ... more

Thomas Parks recognizes a fellow classmate as they receive their diploma during the Ridgefield High School graduation at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus on Friday, June 22, 2012. less

Thomas Parks recognizes a fellow classmate as they receive their diploma during the Ridgefield High School graduation at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus on Friday, ... more

Retiring Principal Jeffrey Jaslow addresses the Class of 2012 during the Ridgefield High School graduation at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus on Friday, June 22, 2012. less

Retiring Principal Jeffrey Jaslow addresses the Class of 2012 during the Ridgefield High School graduation at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus on Friday, June 22, ... more

Hannah Cacciato, left, and Helen Fahey cover themselves from the rain with their gowns while leaving the O'Neill Center after the Ridgefield High School graduation at Western Connecticut State University's westside campus on Friday, June 22, 2012. less

Hannah Cacciato, left, and Helen Fahey cover themselves from the rain with their gowns while leaving the O'Neill Center after the Ridgefield High School graduation at Western Connecticut State University's ... more